Board election Residents wondering CANTON A GANNETT COMPANY who's going to lead the Plymouth-Canton Com­ munity Schools Board o f Education fo r the next 12 months need to be at the E.J. McClen­ don Educational Center Tuesday at 7 p.m. Ob ser ver That's when the board conducts its PRICE: $1 • SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2013 • hometownlife.com annual organizational meeting. Leadership : positions up fo r grabs include president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Those Driver dies positions are held cur­ rently by John Barrett, Adrienne Davis, Judy Mardigian and Barry Simescu, respectively. in two-car There could be some changes. Trustees Mark Horvath and Mike Maloney, elected in collision November 2011, have served as board presi­ dent in previous stints as board members. The E.J. McClendon Center is located at 454 A 41-year-old d river died after he S. Harvey in Plymouth. apparently suffered a medical con­ dition Thursday morning in Canton, crossed the center lane while south­ bound on Canton Center at Hanford Sneak peek and struck another vehicle, police Sgt. Theater lovers' can Pat Sullivan said. get a sneak peek at The accident happened about 8 a.m. Canton's One Acts Fes­ and snarled traffic. Canton Center tival when TLC Produc­ remained partially closed late Thurs­ tions' "The Playwright day morning with police using traf­ Next Door" comes to fic cones to keep one lane open in each the Canton Public Li­ direction, Sullivan said. brary 7 p.m. Thursday, PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Police and firefighters rushed to the Jan. 10. Jessica Krone, Brenna Degener and Drew Degener in full o f clothing donated through Geneva scene, and the 41-year-old man was Canton’s own Jake Presbyterian Church to help the homeless. taken to a hospital where he was pro­ Zinke and Brion nounced dead. Scheidel w ill share their “We believe his death is due to a med­ one-act plays, speak ical condition and not the accident,” about the art o f play- Sullivan said. “We don’t believe speed writing, get you in a was an issue, and we don’t believe alco­ writing mode and even hol was a factor with either driver.” sign a few scripts. Winter warmth Police had not released the man’s Canton's One Acts name Thursday morning. The accident Festival is at Cherry Hill occurred when he apparently crossed Village Theater, 50400 Church project covers homeless in blankets the center lane and struck a north­ Cherry Hill, Jan. 18-20. bound vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was treated at the scene by paramedics but declined to be taken to a hospital. Arts grants Canton police were awaiting results of The Michigan A 20-foot truck packed with an autopsy to determine the man’s offi­ Council fo r Arts and winter clothing, blankets, cial cause o f death, though it is believed Cultural Affairs has quilts, boots, sleeping bags he suffered a medical condition. approved nearly and toiletries le ft a Canton dclem©hometownlife.com | (313) 222-2238 $5.7 m illion, includ­ church Friday morning for a ing $600 to Canton Detroit ministry working to Township, in the help the homeless population form o f 312 grants to survive another cold winter. outstanding non­ It’s the 19th year Geneva p ro fit arts and cultural Presbyterian Church, on Shel­ Numbers down, organizations, edu­ don north o f Ford, has deliv­ cational institutions ered a truckload o f compas­ and municipalities in sion to Fort Street Presbyteri­ 47 counties to sup­ an Church fo r its Open Door need up for port their efforts to mission, which provides the Drew Degener, Jessica Krone and Brenna Degener collect clothing produce quality arts homeless with food, clothing, and other items from the front door of Geneva Presbyterian Church. programming. MCACA counseling, medical attention, received 401 applica­ showers, haircuts and job Moments after Smith’s sica Krone and Drew Degen­ local families tions requesting $8.9 postings, among other ser­ remarks Wednesday after­ er, both 14, and Drew’s sis­ m illion in support. vices. noon inside the church, Can­ ter Brenna, 12, to organize a The fiscal year 2013 “ I t ’s wonderful,” the Rev. ton residents Christine and huge pile of clothing and oth­ funded applications Bryan Smith of Geneva Pres­ Leonard Zoltowski, who don’t er items that fille d a room. represent 10,718 fu ll byterian said. “ The great even attend Geneva Presby­ The church draws its mem­ When taken individually, most o f the tim e employees and thing is, the community has terian, drove up to deliver bers from Canton and neigh­ numbers tracked by the Plymouth Sal­ an additional 54,868 become conditioned to this clothing and blankets. boring communities such as vation A rm y indicate assistance to contracted-Michigan project. We start getting calls “It’s a wonderful project,” Plymouth, Livonia, Westland, local famihes may have been down artists. They also indi­ in November from people Christine Zoltowski said. Bedford, Belleville and Ann over the holiday season. cate th a t an estimated who want to help. Sometimes Back inside, Nancy Glodich, Arbor. But Army officials are quick to point 50 m illion individuals people w ill bring in stuff still director o f youth ministries, “This is the largest single out that doesn't mean the need fo r help w ill attend th eir pro­ in the bag from Kohl’s (and worked Wednesday after­ among needy families in Plymouth, grams or exhibits and other stores). I t ’s amazing.” noon w ith church youths Jes­ Please see HOMELESS, A3 Canton, North ville and Belleville is o f th at number some diminishing. 9.8 m illion are youth. The Plymouth Salvation Army pro­ vided assistance to 424 families for "The best our state YEAR IN REVIEW has to offer is reflect­ Christmas, down 76 from the same ed in these grants. tim e last year. However, a total of more This industry provides than 1,000 families actually got assis­ an invaluable service tance from the collaboration affection­ to our communities, Last year’s gains show ately dubbed “ The Collective,” a net­ from Houghton-Han- w ork composed o f the Salvation Army, cock to Coldwater, local Goodfellows groups and area from Holland to Port churches. Huron," said MCACA “ Our numbers have been trending promise for the future very slightly down the last couple of Executive Director John Bracey. years,” said Laurie Aren, the Plymouth tracts in late 2012 that eased Salvation A rm y’s director of communi­ spending and set the stage to ty and fam ily outreach. “ But the need reduce legacy costs by adopt­ is s till there, as is demonstrated by the INDEX As the New Year dawned, ing changes to retiree pen­ total numbers of families the Collective Community Life B5 Canton Township leaders face sions. What’s more, workers is helping.” Crossword Puzzle the same challenges they hired after Jan. 1 no longer The Salvation Arm y took some 500 Health...... B10 tackled in 2012 — reining in receive retiree health care applications fo r holiday assistance this Homes ...... year, and assisted on 424 o f them, down Jobs ...... spending, finding a solution benefits. Rather, the township Obituaries...... to Ford Road tra ffic woes, agreed to pay $50 a pay peri­ 22 from the number o f applications reducing employee legacy od toward a health care sav­ facilitated a year ago. The Salvation Sports ...... costs last projected at $75 m il­ ings plan. A rm y’s assistance numbers include Wheels...... lion and ramping up efforts to Talks s till loom this year some 1,481 people, down from more spur residential and business w ith other groups such as fire ­ than 1,800 in 2011. growth. fighters and police lieutenants Yet, one final look at 2012 and sergeants. D u a l h e lp shows much o f the ground­ “U ntil those (negotiations) are Aren said those numbers can be w ork has been laid to address all put to bed,” Thistee Pat Wil­ attributed to a better job o f eliminating these issues, and encouraging liams said, “we don’t know how duplicate applications — famihes who signs have emerged that hold much that (unfunded liabihty) apply to more than one member o f the promise for this community of curve is going to come down. Canton’s Allison Schmitt Collective. "This year we avoided making Return Address over 90,000 residents. But these latest actions are mov­ a 2012 Olympic medalist appointments fo r people who were get- 41304 Concept Ot Canton officials and three ing us in the right direction.” acknowledges cheers from the Plymouth Ml 43170 employee unions reached an crowd during a ceremony in accord on concessionary con­ Please see REVIEW, A2 her honor. Please see FAMILIES, A3 REVIEW prayer ceremonies to honor those slain at a Wis­ Continued from page A1 consin Sikh gurdwara. In November, Demo­ Issues fa c e d crat Steven Sneideman Settling contracts was emerged as the top vote- one issue that shaped getter among part-time Canton in 2012 — a year township board trust­ marked by Olympic pride, ee candidates, and others attempts to ban books in winning four-year terms schools, the loss of Good- included former Supervi­ fellows icon Nancy Spen­ sor Tom Yack and incum­ cer, yet another study of bent Trustees Pat W il­ tra ffic congestion and liams and John Anthony. high-profile crimes, par­ Former TVustee Syed Thj ticularly against children lost his Democratic bid and teens. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER against Republican Ker­ Early last year, a com­ We captured Nancy Spencer with a donated quilt on Canton resident Brandon Lee Tomblin, now 27, began ry Bentivolio to claim for­ plaint by parents prompt­ display at the Canton Library back in 2004. Spencer, the serving four to 20 years in prison in September after he mer U.S. Rep. Thaddeus ed Plymouth-Canton Com­ longtime community philanthropist, passed away in 2012 pleaded guilty to having sex with male students from McCotter’s seat. m unity Schools Superin­ after a long battle with health issues. Wayne Memorial High School. tendent Jeremy Hughes In c u m b e n t success to pull Graham Swift’s Incumbent state Reps. Waterland from shelves, Dian Slavens, D-Canton, but a review committee and K u rt Heise, R-Plym- subsequently allowed that outh, won their re-election book and quashed oth­ bids, and Republican Shan­ er efforts to remove Tbni non Price was elected to Morrison’s Beloved due represent Canton and the to what some considered Plymouths on the Wayne obscene language. County Commission. Residential proper­ Fire Chief Tim Dunn ty values continued a and Public Safety decline that started in Director Patrick Nem- 2007, though they inched ecek retired. Dunn was downward ju st 2.5 per­ replaced by Deputy Fire cent last year amid hopes Chief Joshua Meier who, that a gradual rebound BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in turn, was replaced by can begin this year. Canton officials spent much of 2012 trying to convince state and federal officials to help with the traffic issues centered Gregory Sprys-Tellner. M ichigan Department around the Ford Road/l-275 interchange. Nemecek’s position was o f TVansportation o ffi­ filled by form er Lt. Tbdd cials began to study traf­ a fter he pleaded g u ilty to form er Canton couple, slight reprieve on water helped steer the chari­ Mutchler. fic patterns in an area having sex w ith male stu­ Andrea Nicole Rodgers, rates, which dipped an ty organization through As 2013 arrived, some bounded by Warren, dents from Wayne Memo­ 20, and her ex-boyfriend, average 2.3 percent, as another Christmas season. issues spilled over from Cherry H ill, Sheldon and ria l High School. 25-year-old Ryan Keith the township embarked In August, Olympic last year. In coming weeks, Lotz, in hopes they can Rufus Brandon Thomas Moody, were ordered to on a feasibility study for swimmer Allison Schmitt the township board is hone in early this year II, 24, was sentenced to 120 stand tria l in November a water tower. Officials arrived in Heritage Park expected to vote on a con­ on a potential solution to days in jail after he drove after Rodgers’s 19-month- also launched a market­ to thousands o f fans who tract to replace longtime problems plaguing the through a flashing red old son, Silas, swallowed ing study to determine had watched her clinch Fellows Creek Golf Club, Ford Road corridor. Can­ light at Canton Center and Suboxone prescribed to ways to spur economic five medals in the Lon­ owned by Canton resi­ ton lost a fourth-round Michigan Avenue, leading Moody — medication development. don Summer Olympics. A dent Dan Ross and fami­ bid for federal transpor­ to a crash that killed his used to figh t addiction to couple months later, the ly, with Virginia-based B il­ tation dollars. passenger friends Brooke drugs such as heroin. Olympic pride Canton Township Board ly Casper Golf. Despite Causing even more traf­ Kennedy, 18, and Dani­ In March, Thomas Canton announced o f Trustees had a cere­ an outpouring of support fic snarls, MDO T started elle Beavers, 19. Thom­ Paden became the new plans to sell land housing mony honoring two oth­ fo r the Ross family, Can­ a series of bridge repairs as hadn’t been drinking or Canton Chamber o f Com­ The B.L.O.C.K, a popular er Olympic competitors, ton officials indicated they along the 1-275 corridor, using drugs; he was giving merce president. Mean­ youth and teen center, fo r track-and-field husband- had to make a financially prompting closures of the girls a ride home from while, Canton Building economic development. and-wife athletes Jeff prudent decision. overpasses and access the Ruby TUesday where O fficia l John Weyer said O fficials pledged the pro­ and Tiffany Porter. Canton, meanwhile, had ramps that, by year’s end, they worked. the housing market was grams would be moved Canton’s diverse popu­ started prelim inary steps had been completed. A Canton father, 25- improving, w ith 147 sin­ elsewhere. lation continued to reach w ith Livonia, Westland year-old Anthony Sewej- gle-family home permits After being inducted out to the larger commu­ and Dearborn to explore Crime scene kis, was sentenced to 10- issued through October into the Canton Hall of n ity in 2012. The Canton ways the four communi­ On the crim e front, Can­ 15 years in prison in May compared to ju st 61 the Fame, Goodfellows Pres­ Mosque welcomed visi­ ties can share resources ton resident Brandon Lee a fter he caused near- previous year. ident Nancy Spencer suc­ tors to an open house to and reduce spending. Tbmblin, now 27, began fatal injuries to his son, “ We’re way up,” Wey­ cumbed to health prob­ celebrate Ramadan, and serving fo ur to 20 years Hunter, when the child er said. lems and died in October, the local Sikh communi­ in prison in September was fo ur months old. A Canton residents got a but numerous volunteers ty and its supporters had 013) 222-2238

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The volume of stu ff spend the night outside, they bring is almost over­ but she and her moth­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER whelming." er, Anne Degener, took A driver was airlifted to U-M Hospital after this serious Open Door — not a ffil­ hot chocolate to her sis­ accident on Ford Road near Ridge. iated w ith Canton’s Open BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ters Drew and Madelyn Door M inistry food bank Drew Degener, Jessica Krone and Brenna Degener carry a and others who stayed — has separate operat­ donation from Christine and Leonard Zoltowski. Christine outside — Jessica K ro­ Driver flown to U-M ing budgets from F ort Zoltowski called the project to help the homeless "won­ ne, Steven Daubenmey- Street Presbyterian. It derful." er, Beth Stark, W illiam started as a soup kitch­ Stark, Lauren Arquette, after Ford Road crash en in the late 1960s and covered cardboard box­ and how those without Tim Walsh, Caitlin remains a sm all pro­ es, w rapping them ­ shelter often don’t sleep Marchand and Joshua gram dependent on p ri­ selves in blankets and well because they fear Doering. Canton police were over into the westbound vate donors and volun­ holding um brellas in a fo r their safety on the Though she settled fo r investigating what was lane and was struck head- teers. I t provides hot fu tile attem pt to stay streets. helping to organize cloth­ described Friday afternoon on by a semitractor trail­ meals every Thursday warm. “ I t helps (the teens) ing and other homeless as a serious injury crash er being driven by a 61- to the homeless and, on High-school age church become aware that they supplies, Brenna said involving a semi-truck and year old male. The impact average, it clothes 260 youths spend a night out­ are privileged and that she is eager fo r her turn two vehicles on Ford Road o f the collision pushed the men and 120 women side every year to better showing a small amount to brave the w inter ele­ just west of Ridge. passenger vehicle back each month. understand the plight o f o f kindness to people ments and do her part to A d river o f one of the into the eastbound lane, Geneva P resbyterian being homeless. Glodich who aren’t privileged can raise awareness of home­ vehicles was a irlifted to where it was then struck had begun collecting the and two youth advisers, make a real difference,” lessness. an area hospital. by a car being driven by latest clothing on the Dan Degener and B ri­ Glodich said. “ I know it For more on the church, Police and paramedics a 26-year old female Gar­ nig ht o f Dec. 26, when an Anderson, spent tim e gives me time to reflect go to www.genevachurch. rushed to the scene after den City resident. Canton had its biggest with them. as well.” org. For more on the his­ a call came in shortly Canton firefighters snow fall o f the season. “ I t was a really great Drew said the blan­ toric Fort Street Presbyte­ before 12:30 p.m. Friday extricated the 27-year old The s torm didn’t stop experience. I t made me kets she wrapped her­ rian Church and its Open reporting the crash, which female driver from her Jessica, D rew and eight realize how lucky I am,” self in during the snow­ Door program, go to www. closed a section o f Ford vehicle and prepared a other teens from spend­ Jessica said. storm became wet from fortstreet.org or call (313) Road fo r hours as authori­ landing zone fo r her to be ing an 11-hour night out­ Glodich said the project the heavy snowfall. 961-4533, ext. 34. ties investigated the acci­ airlifted to U-M Hospital side the church, hud­ teaches church youths “ They got wet arid dent. Police had issued a in Ann Arbor. Firefight- dling next to two bar­ the challenges homeless froze,” she said. “ I kept statement advising motor­ er-paramedics treated and re l fire s and inside tarp- people face every day — asking what time it was. ists to avoid the area. transported the 26-year old Preliminary reports indi­ female driver to St. Joseph cated two vehicles and one M ercy Hospital in Ann semi-truck were involved Arbor. The male driver of es at two H ille r’s Market successful campaign,” the kettle kickoff,” said in the collision, with a driv­ the semi-truck was treated FAMILIES locations and Busch's. K ollinger said. M aj. K eith Bailey, who er of one vehicle suffering and refused transport. Continued from page A1 Some 300 volunteers O fficials had an inkling worked his first Christ­ injuries that prompted an Details on injuries to put in more than 4,700 it would be a good ket­ mas season in Plymouth a irlift to a hospital. the female drivers were ting help from other orga­ hours ringing bells for tle year at the kicko ff in after moving from Owos- Canton Police said a pas­ not known at press time. nizations,” Aren said. the campaign. The volun­ November, which drew so. “ I ’ve never seen that senger vehicle being driv­ There were no passen­ The rest of the Collec­ teers included Rotarians, a good crowd and great many people. I t was a en by a 27-year old female gers in any of the vehi­ tive assisted 579 families, Kiwanis Club members, community support right very pleasant surprise.” Canton resident was trav­ cles involved. bringing the total to more Boy Scouts, Optimists from the beginning. eling eastbound on Ford Police were continuing than 1,000. Among the bus­ and Civitans. “ I was surprised to see [email protected] Road. Witnesses told to investigate the accident iest: Canton Goodfellows “ It was a good year, a the number o f people at police the vehicle crossed late Friday afternoon. (175), Van Buren Goodfel­ lows (117) and the Plym­ outh Goodfellows (85). Our Lady of Good Coun­ sel Catholic Church in Plymouth helped 56 fam ­ ilies, and St. Thomas a’Becket Church in Can­ I CAN MAKE ANYONE ton assisted 34.

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f it, she would lik e to keep the position. " I t ’s been an honor W hen the Wayne-West­ to serve as president,” land school board meets she said. “ I t is a posi­ next week, one o f the tion I have not taken item s on the agenda w ill lig h tly. I w ould lik e to be the election o f o ffi- serve again, i f m y fe l­ low trustees w ish me to W ith the m oving o f serve. “ school elections from She also indicated she M ay to the N ovember would be interested in election in even num ­ any other position bered years, the school W hile Trustee Freder­ board is holding its ick Weaver expressed organizational meeting interest in s erving in in January. T hat’s when any one o f the fo u r posi­ Youth Advisory Council member Danielle Bushaw, poses for a fun photo with two BLOCK kids during the Halloween Teen trustees w ill decide who tions, Shawna W alk­ Night Out event at the BLOCK last fall. The YAC hosts a pancake fundraiser Jan. 26 to raise money for its grant fund. w ill hold the fo u r board er indicated she was offices — president, interested in the pre si­ vice-president, secre­ dent and vice-president ta ry and treasurer. posts, as w e ll as her And as p a rt o f its cu rre n t jo b as treasurer. YAC hopes to bolster grant funds operational procedures John G oci, c u rren t regarding board offi­ vice-president, favored the president and secre­ ry Council. "O ur (grant) “ I t has to be beneficial to iday parties and holi­ cer transitions, trustees funds are gone, so we kids," said Abigail Rob- day projects for various made i t known which ta ry positions. And Thomas Buck- decided this year we’re ichaud, a Canton High groups. It has also vol­ spots they w ere seeking. alew who was elect­ When Canton’s Youth going to get some money School senior who serves unteered fo r things like The procedure requires ed to the board in 2011, Advisory Council was back, and get enough for as YAC’s historian. Christmas in Action. po llin g o f trustees about what positions they’re said he was ready to do tryin g a year ago to find future years.” The YAC is funded by Paz, who joined YAC m ore on the board. Ref­ Canton’s Youth Advi­ fundraisers and dona­ her freshman year, had interested in d u rin g in a way to raise money for erencing S chofield’s sory Council, formed tions, according to Paz. a cousin involved in the open session in Decem­ its grant fund, someone 12'4 years on the board, floated the idea of a pan­ 10 years ago as a way to W orking w ith Chris YAC and “ I admired her.” ber p rio r to the January Buckalew said his 18 cake fundraiser, but the advocate fo r kids in the Cakes o f Michigan, YAC While she got involved organizational meeting. months on the board notion couldn't gain any community, did just that members used a “pro f­ in a lot o f activities, Paz Outgoing Secretary “ pale in comparison, but traction. w ith its grant fund last it calculator” to figure found it daunting. Cindy Schofield d id the I th in k I have learned In the same situation year, giving some $1,600 out how much they m ight “ I did all the activities, po llin g, asking each enough d u rin g th at tim e this year, needing to boost to Pioneer M iddle School reap from the fundraiser. but it was pretty over­ w hich positions he or to increase m y service the group’s grant fund, in Plymouth to help buy They're eyeing a goal o f whelming,” Paz said. “ I she seeking. The board’s to the board.” H e add­ the pancake idea popped a “ Smart" board and help some $2,000. th in k the organization has newest m embers, Charles “ Trav” G riffin , ed th at his inte rest was up again. The difference the school’s special edu­ The proceeds from the definitely improved, and who was appointed to in serving as vice-pres­ this time? There’s plen­ cation program. pancake breakfast are I ’ve come to know how to the board in September, ident, secretary o r trea­ ty o f support fo r it on the That’s the focus of the being used fo r the grant handle the overwhelm­ and S ally M adison, who surer. YAC board. grant program — help­ fund fo r a reason. ingness of it. I ’ve learned was elected to the board The m eeting w ill be at That’s why the pan­ ing students. Applications “ We put it toward our how to keep m y head on in N ovember, declined. 7 p.m. in the board room cakes w ill be on the grid­ are passed out in each grant fund because it straight.” “ I contacted M rs. o f the d is tric t’s adm inis­ dle in the Salem High o f the Plymouth-Canton helps the kids the most,” Robichaud, who joined M adison and she said tra tiv e o ffices at 36745 School cafeteria from 10 schools, and other orga­ she said. YAC as a sophomore, M arquette, between a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, nizations can get grant The YAC is open to stu­ stumbled across the orga­ she w ould not have the Wayne Road and New­ Jan. 26, w ith proceeds applications at the YAC’s dents in grades 8-12 inter­ nization while doing a job experience to serve in a board position,” said burgh, in Westland. It going to benefit the YAC. headquarters in Canton’s ested in making a differ­ search on the Internet. BLOCK (Building Lead­ ence in their community “ I thought (YAC) would Schofield. “ She wants w ill fo llo w a 6 p.m. w ork “Everyone agreed study session w hich w ill ers Out o f Kids) building. by taking part in commu­ be fun even though I didn’t to focus on learning the it was a good idea last include a board p o li­ year, bu t it ju st never got While the grants aren’t n ity service projects, spe­ know anyone on the coun­ position of trustee.” lim ited to schools, pro j­ cial events and local deci­ cil,” Robichaud said. “I G riffin likew ise cy update and a review done,” said Alex Paz, a o f the 2012-2013 budget Salem H igh School senior ects being funded by sion-making. really enjoy it. It’s fun stressed his” sho rt tim e amendment. who serves as advisor to them do have to have an Among its civic activi­ being involved and being on the board” in bow­ the YAC’s Junior Adviso­ educational component. ties, the group hosts hol- able to see children happy.” ing out. 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Learn about flex­ Details: The Plymouth Lions Club is sponsoring a ible job opportunities for new Adult Diabetes Sup­ caring, active seniors over port Group. Fern Vining, a 50 years young. registered nurse, certified Contact: For more infor­ diabetes educator and mation, call (734) 996-9570 Plymouth Lion, will be the or email seniorshelpingse- TWo-wheel fu n group facilitator. There is [email protected] In the spirit of Christmas, working together gave 24 community children a very Merry Christmas. When Joe Grima of no charge to attend. Topics FREE THROW CONTEST Freudenberg-Nok contacted Cindy Morency at the Plymouth YMCA with the news that they had 24 bikes to be given out for discussion will focus on DateTTime: Jan. 19,10 a.m. for Christmas, things went into motion. The bikes, put together at St John's by employees, were transported to the Plym­ understanding diabetes and outh Community Chamber of Commerce office, where Plymouth YMCA staffers distributed the bikes to 24 families. self management strategies. Location: St. John Neu­ mann Catholic Church in Contact: Call Fern Vining at (734) 454-0859. Canton Contact: RSVP to Noreen O'Rourke-Kelly, PhD and community free counsel­ website at www.mmapinc. Details: Knights of Colum­ at [email protected] or author of "Phenomenal ing with a certified MMAP org/pages/about.html MOPS MEETINGS bus, Father Victor J. Renaud (734)981-0486. To order Woman: The Dora Stock­ (Medicare Medicaid As­ SEWING GUILD Date/Time: First-third Fri­ Council #3292 of Plymouth, man Story." Dora Stockman sistance Program) counselor. a complimentary January Date/Time: First Thursday, days, 9:15-11:30 a.m. hosts a free-throw shoot­ The MMAP counselor can newsletter, and/or learn was the first woman to win 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: St. Kenneth ing contest. All boys and more about the club's up­ a statewide election to pub­ help review Medicare and Location: First Presbyterian Catholic Church, 14951 Hag­ girls ages 9 to 14 are invited coming events of interest, lic office in Michigan. She Medicaid eligibility and gerty, Plymouth to participate in the local the various plans, apply Church, 701 Church, Plymouth visit www.cantonnewcom- was an incredible woman Details: The St. Edith/St level of state competition for for Medicaid, research and Details: Meetings are open ersandneighbors.org. and Margaret will take us Kenneth Catholic Parishes' 2013 Knights of Columbus enroll in Medicare Part D to sewists of all levels. The WOMEN'S CONNECTION on a journey through her Mothers of Preschoolers Free Throw Championship. drug insurance, assist with Nov. 1 meeting features amazing life. Please RSVP by (MOPS) group invites all The Knights of Columbus Date/Time: Monday, Jan. Friday, January 11, 2013. Medicare supplemental "Purse/Tote challenge" judg­ 14, 6-8:30 p.m. mothers with children aged Free Throw Championship Contact: June Nicholas, plans, find pharmaceutical ing and holiday gift ideas; Location: Canton Coney Is­ The Dec. 6 meeting features newborn through kindergar­ is sponsored annually, with (313)610-2561 or junenich- assistance programs, iden­ ten to join. The group pro­ land, 8533 N. Lilley Road, in "Holiday potluck luncheon." winners progressing through [email protected] tify & report Medicare/Med­ vides the encouragement, a strip mall across the street icaid fraud and abuse issues, local, district, and state Contact: For more infor­ nurturing, and support and from Mettetal Airport next MEDICARE and explore long term care competitions. International mation, e-mail ASGPC® features a schedule of ac­ champions are announced to the Secretary of State COUNSELING insurance options. No reser­ comcast.net tivities that include speakers, by the K of C international office, south of Joy Rod on Date/Time: Feb. 6 vations necessary. HOSPICE SUPPORT crafts, and group discussions. headquarters based on the west side o f Lilley. Location: United Home Contact: If you have any Date/Time: Third Saturday Contact: Heather at (734) scores from the state level Details: Canton Wom­ Health Services, 2200 Can­ questions please contact of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. 437-9517 or e-mail stek- competitions. Last year more en's Connection hosts ton Center in Canton. United Home Health Ser­ Location: Compassionate Care [email protected], or visit than 120,000 sharpshooters their meeting featuring Details: United Home vices at (734) 981-8820. You Hospice, 5730 Lilley, Canton www.stekmops.org. participated in over 3,600 lo­ guest speaker Margaret Health Services offers the may also access the MMAP cal competitions. Participants are required to furnish proof o f age and written parental consent. Contact: For entry forms or additional information contact Andrew Bishop at [email protected]. EUCHRE TOURNEY Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. Location: Plymouth Elks Club, 41700 Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth Details: Canton Lions Club members will be holding a Euchre tournament. An ante of $25 (payable with cash or check at the door) without pre-registration. Save $5 at the door by pay­ ing $20 with pre-registra­ tion. Cash awards to the top three players! 50% of $20 entry paid out. Raffle 50/50 and great prizes, pizza and snacks. Cash Bar available at phenomenal Elks Club prices. According to Larry Wegrzyn, Club President, money raised from the tour­ nament will allow Lions to meet pressing needs in the community including those who need assistance during 4 k the slowing economy. Contact: Pre -register your first and last name by call­ ing (734) 358-4280 or email CantonLionsEuchre@yahoo. com by Jan. 30. NEWCOMER LUAU Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 7:15 p.m. Location: Sunflower Club­ house, 45800 Hanford in Canton. Details: Canton area resi­ dents interested in escaping the cold for the warm vibe of Hawaii are encouraged to attend an adult Luau hosted by the Canton Newcomers and Neighbors club. The evenings' agenda includes: tons of socializing, Hawaiian music and themed games, a best-dressed for the island contest, a raffle to benefit St. Christine's Soup Kitchen, a tasty treat from Shish House and more.

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But Smith considers id was tested. ing that there was an herself lucky to be a sta­ “ The CDC contacted us overall increase in cases tistic because she could and told us that she was nationally in almost all of A small winged crea­ have died. positive fo r West Nile,” the states. ture turned Fran Smith’s Grandson Dan Smith he said. “ Prior to this, she The firs t case at Gar­ life upside down on Aug. has arrived from Arizona could run up and down den City Hospital showed 15 and le ft her unable to to help care for his grand­ those stairs. It would itself in August. No walk after she contracted mother with his grand­ wear you out watching deaths were recorded the West N ile virus from father, John Smith. The her because she was so among those patients. an infected mosquito. couple has been married active. There was abso­ Kehler said that Smith’s Smith, 86, a Garden since 1945 and were the lutely nothing that she case was more severe City resident and former first to move into their didn’t do prior to this. than others. nurse, is making small subdivision on Michelle It has crippled her feet. "For many people the strides to recovery fol­ Court about 55 years ago. We have had to train her symptoms are m ild and lowing time spent at Gar­ “ I have a long bat­ STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER again to stand and walk. they don’t even know den City Hospital and in tle,” Smith said. “ I have Garden City resident Fran Smith is enduring a long recov­ She has always been the they have the virus," Kehler said. "A ll it takes rehabilitation. She now been in the hospital 4'/> ery since being bit by a mosquito infected with the West glue in this fam ily." is one mosquito. There is uses a wheelchair to get months.” Nile virus last summer. She said that her supportive family Smith has also lost some around. She recalled getting up which includes grandson, Dan Smith (left) and husband of her vision and hearing. no treatment fo r the virus She came home Friday, Aug. 15 and “ dropping John (right), is helping her gain recovery. She also credits Smith was especial­ and patients are given Dec. 28. She continues to like a bag o f potatoes.” the prayers of all her friends. ly com plim entary o f the supportive care." receive therapy at home She thought that she had care she received at Gar­ Dr. Donald Cox, chief in southwest Garden City a spontaneous break. so near death, they didn’t a meticulous person who den City Hospital and of infectious diseases where her frustrated but “ I remember EMS com­ think that I was going to doesn’t have standing Four Chaplains in West­ at Garden City Hospi­ supportive fam ily tries ing and not remembering make it.” rubbish or standing water land. tal, said that it is unusual fo r someone to have such to learn the medical facts anything else fo r three She doesn't under­ around the house which The fa m ily has rallied a severe reaction to the about her severe worst weeks,” she said. “ I was stand why she was bit. can attract mosquitoes. around her. 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The Little Stars Foun­ dation, a non-profit youth organization based in Canton, performed nine ■ i f * Christmas concerts fo r local seniors in the 2012 Christmas season. V I t ’s the seventh consec­ utive year putting on free concerts fo r local nursing homes and senior com­ munities, and giving the seniors Christmas pres­ ents. Little Stars member Anna Sun shows off 200 fleece scarves This year, L ittle Stars the foundation purchased to pass out to seniors as Christ­ went to Hope Nursing mas presents. Care in Westland, Four Season Nursing Center birthday parties. tion consists o f members in Westland, Waltonwood “ The performances from Canton, Plymouth, at Cherry H ill in Canton, were w ell received,” said Novi, Livonia, Farming- The Little Stars Foundation brought scarves and Christmas music to Four Season Nursing Waltonwood at Carriage Yihong Tong, president of ton H ills, and Westland, Center in Westland. Park Assisted Living in The Little Stars Founda- and currently has over 30 Canton, Waltonwood at tion. “ Many seniors sang active members. While Carriage Park Indepen­ along to the music, and they play music and dent Livin g in Canton and the TLSF visits brought spread joy primary over Independence Village of joy to hundreds of local the holidays, they also Plymouth. senior during the holiday perform fo r local seniors As this year’s Christ­ season.” periodically throughout mas present, TLSF mem­ The Little Stars Foun­ the years. bers brought 200 fleece dation is a 501(c)(3) non­ For more information, scarves to the seniors, p ro fit organization start­ visit www.thelittlestars. paid for by money mem­ ed in 2006 by a group o f org or email tlsf@ thelit- bers raised from their children. The founda- tlestars.org.

Little Stars members brought scarves and Christmas music to Waljpowood at Carriage Park in Canton.

TLSF members happily smile for the camera after performing for Waltonwood at Cherry Hill, including (front, from left) Alan Sun, Elbert Yi, Anna Sun, Carolyn Xue, and second TLSF members w ith seniors from Waltonwood at Carriage Park after performance include row, from left) Olivia Qiu, Daniel Li, (last row) Edward Lin, Paul Shen, Marlowe Sussel- (from left) Marlowe Susselman, Paul Shen, Alan Sun, Carolyn Xue, Anna Sun, Amy Sun, man, Howard Zhang, Amy Sun. Elbert Yi, Edward Lin, Howard Zhang and Daniel Li.

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By Ken Abramczyk have indicated that they company’s top brass. vately owned bakeries Stall Writer have heard that there Corrigan learned o f that produced fresh and are interested buyers in the items listed fo r auc­ frozen pastries, breads, Awrey Bakeries the company, even as the tion over the weekend cakes, donuts, biscuits appears to be prepar­ assets are listed on the from friends. “ I was try ­ and m uffins.” ing to sell its assets in an auction site. ing to keep my hopes up The list reflects the pro­ online auction Feb. 20-21, Workers remain in lim­ that somebody would buy duction end of Awrey’s, but sources fam iliar with bo this week. or invest in the company, which just celebrated its the company are indicat­ Brian Corrigan, who but it’s hard to stay pos­ 100-year anniversary two ing that the company is works in general u tili­ itive rig h t now,” Corrig­ years ago. Six 120,000- still talking w ith poten­ ty and is a union steward an said. pound flou r and sugar tial buyers or investors w ith Council 30, said he Corrigan said his next silos, 7,500 to 15,000 cone to keep the century-old was laid o ff through this scheduled day of work is bottomed flour hoppers, business operating. weekend and next week. Jan. 14. “ But I was told mixers, kettles, cooling But hope is fading fast. FILE PHOTO Corrigan said he w ill have that they may want us to pans, chocolate melters Employees were noti­ Awrey Bakeries is a familiar Livonia landmark on Farming­ worked at the bakery for come back a couple of and fillin g pumps are all fied in late November ton Road. 35 years in June 2013. days next week," Corrig­ listed. that Awrey could lay off "They haven’t told us an said. Mayor Jack Kirksey about 150 workers — and notice to the state con­ Bob Wallace, and w ill anything,” Corrigan said. Council 30 agreed to said he was told that Wal­ possibly shut down — due firm ing it plans to shut­ “ fu lly and permanent­ “The majority of the a wage cut in late May lace was still negotiating to economic conditions te r its fa cility and lay o ff ly close" during a 14-day plant has been shut down to help keep the compa­ w ith potential buyers and unless a buyer or inves­ 203 employees in 60 days. period between Jan. 27 since the last Tbesday ny from closing its doors. hoped Wallace could com­ to r is found. A letter was That notice stated the and Feb. 9 unless a buyer before Christmas, which The union voted to accept plete some transaction to delivered to United Dis­ company “ w ill be forced or investor is found. was the last produc­ a $1 cut in members’ hour­ keep Awrey’s doors open. tributive Workers, Coun- to close its entire Livo­ Wallace would not tion we had. They’re not ly wage at that time and a Dan West, president of cil 30, by certified mail nia, Michigan fa c ility ... return a phone call for bringing in supplies for second 85-cent cut in Sep­ the Livonia Chamber of giving w ritten notice. By as the result o f economic comment on the items us to make product.” tember. The 160-member Commerce, hasn’t lost hope federal law, Awrey must conditions.” listed fo r auction or He said a supervisor union voted to accept the about the company. “While give workers — or their The company has 157 whether the company had had told him that anoth­ wage cuts in a 97-38 vote. news of scheduled Awrey’s union representatives — union employees and any buyers or investors er company was interest­ The Website rabin.com liquidation auction is sober­ at least 60 days’ notice. 46 non-union workers, interested in purchas­ ed in purchasing Awrey, lists the auction items, ing, the company continues The company also filed according to the notice ing or investing in it. Oth­ but that he had not heard describing Awrey’s as talks with potential buy­ a federally required signed by Awrey CEO er non-company sources that from his union or the “ one of the largest p ri­ ers." West said. le s Mis’ comes to Village Theater stage

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He nev­ Tickets are $12 for in the decisive fourth quar­ e r gave in and that’s how his adults and $8 fo r kids; te r Friday to beat host Canton, guys are. no admission fee for 53-48. “We’re very fortunate — . children age 2 and Glenn improves to 5-1 over­ on the road, coming o ff (holi­ under. all, while the Chiefs slip to 2-5. day break). They (Canton) are To order online, visit Canton trailed 16-11 after very good. They just spread www.detroitwaza.com one quarter, 27-23 at inter­ you out and have so many or contact Kate Avery mission and fe ll behind by as guys that can shoot it. And at [email protected]. many as 10 points in the third not having our two ’bigs,’ they Taylor Sportsplex is before rallying to take the lead went into (Jordan) Nobles and located at 13333 Tele­ on a short banker by 6-foot- really hu rt us inside. I said, graph Road. Call (734) 8 jun ior Jordan Nobles, who ‘Do we double o ff shooters?’ 374-8900 for more scored eight o f his 11 in the We got into a real bind there.” information. final quarter. Nobles certainly gave Can­ B ut Glenn got a big 3-pointer ton a lift offensively after from 6-6 jun ior forw ard Isaac senior guard Josh Mayberry Everette (17 points) from the carried the Chiefs offensively right wing with exactly a min­ for three quarters, scoring 17 ute le ft to break a 46-46 dead­ o f his game-high 2-1. Vellucci to lock and got four straight free “Brandon did a great job throws from N ick Daniels (11 tonight,” Reddy said. “ I tweak roster points) and Richard Roberts thought he competed and Plymouth Whalers (12 points) in the final 27 sec­ brought us some energy that coach and general onds to seal the victory. we needed to beat Glenn. He manager Mike Vellucci “Well, it was w orth it to get struggled early, but I thought told George Sipple of up and shoot this morning fo r we found something in the the Detroit Free Press an hour,” said Glenn coach th ird quarter. We were throw­ th at teams are call­ Dan Young, whose team went ing inside and even though he ing about a trade for 15-of-20 from the foul line fo r wasn’t scoring, we were get­ forward M att Mistele the game. “ We shot a lot of ting better shots and better — but he's telling them free throws. We shot a lo t — looks o ff of them. So we decid­ Mistele's not on the period — mainly because we ed to go to him and he had a block. DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK didn’t want them to sleep in all great fourth quarter fo r us.” Meanwhile, with day. So that s tu ff pays off.” Canton was able to contain the recent return to John Glenn's Isaac Everette (4) takes the ball to the basket over Canton's 6- Glenn won despite hitting the Whalers o f for­ foot-8 junior center Jordan Nobles in Friday's KLAA South Division opener. only 17-of-48 shots from the Please see ROCKETS, B3 ward Matthew Heard from Lake Erie of the AHL, Plymouth has fo ur overage players Garden (age 20). The team can City alumni carry only three as of player Alisha Wednesday, the OHL Just like old tim es June (left) deadline fo r overage players. Game brings out the best in form er and current Cougars rebound Other overage play­ ers on the roster as of Jenks was one o f 15 form er Class o f ‘95. “ I t ’s fun, there’s now are forwards Alex Cougar girls basketball play­ a lot of camaraderie and it’s varsity play Aleardi (Farmington ers who returned to their old nice to see all the old coaches ers Amber Hills) and defensemen Just three weeks removed hoops home to participate in who come back, and to hang Swisher and Colin MacDonald and from delivering a baby girl, the annual alumnae basket­ out with everybody." Ashlynn Austin Levi. One of Vonne Jenks was dribbling ball event, which pits form er The alumnae game tradi­ those players must be a basketball up and down players against current ones. tion was started in the 1980s moved. the Garden City High School “ I try to show up fo r this by form er GC girls basketball “ We never expected court Thursday night and game every year,” said the to get Mitchell Heard delivering assists. new mom, a member o f the Please see ALUMNAE, B4 back," Vellucci said. "We've been fortunate enough to get him sent back, so now we have to make an adjustment. "I haven't decided what I'm going to do." Hawks off to good start in ’13 The trade deadline fo r all other players is Thursday. 11-11, and followed w ith the firs t fo ur o f the second. A fter a layup by Justin Banks that put Not having played a basketball game in Farmington within two, 15-13, Harrison nearly two weeks, the Farmington Har­ posted 11 unanswered points to double the Spiker Taylor rison boys team was a little rusty when it size o f its lead. resumed competition following the holiday Craig Wilson and Quinton Carter each shows skills recess Thursday. scored twice in transition, while Dorian Detroit Country Day The Hawks fe ll behind early against Fields and Wilson made some sharp passes volPeyball standout Tay­ crosstown riva l Farmington, but they soon fo r nice assists during the run. lor Alexander o f Farm­ got it together and earned their fourth “ Again, it’s the guys playing defense," ington Hills was one of straight victory, 65-57, on th eir home court. Pickett said. “ I f we play team defense, that 18 Michigan residents “ I said to the guys, ‘You only get one shot starts a lot o f stu ff fo r us. I f we’re able to do who participated in the to start 2013. I t ’s either 1-0 or 0-1,’” H a rri­ that, good things w ill happen to us overall. inaugural 2012 AVCA son coach Jason Pickett said. “ The fact we “ It starts w ith us playing defense as a Phenom College Prepa­ were able to do that, that was great. group and, when we do that, we get our ratory Program. “ We haven’t played in a while. A t the hands in the passing lanes and we start get­ The event, held late start, we were rushing some shots that we ting some buckets.” last month in Lex­ don’t norm ally rush. When we started to The Falcons (0-1,2-5) closed the m argin to ington, Ky., included settle down, better things happened." six at halftime, 29-23, and Valentino Kalaj, 300 select high school Farmington took an 11-5 lead, but Har­ who tallied 19 points and shared game-high and two-year college rison quickly turned the situation around, scoring honors with Harrison’s Calvin But­ volleyball players who shutting down the Falcons w ith its defense ler, made a three to start the second half. engaged in physical john stormzand | staff photographer and going on a 21-2 run. B ut the Hawks kicked th eir game into assessments, skills test­ Valentino Kalaj (35) and Harrison’s Calvin Butler The Hawks, who are 1-0 in the OAA Blue high gear and surged again, netting the ing and educational scored 19 points apiece. Kalaj is guarded by Steven Division and 5-2 overall, scored the final six sessions. Frederick. points of the firs t quarter to tie the game at > RIVALS, B3

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(left) Friday Marlins, Blazers also win night are Hills Mercy (6-1) rolled over host Ann outh with seven rebounds was Shelby lohn Glenn Farmington H arrison remained Arbor Gabriel Richard (1-6) in a Catholic Cheston. a game behind Oxford in the OAA League crossover game Friday. "It was a really nice way to start 2013 Sam Bauer and Candice Leatherwood and division play," Plymouth coach Bob White Division girls basketball scored 10 points apiece for the Marlins, de Bear said. "Everyone contributed." No. 1 standings Friday w ith its 37-28 vic­ who led 22-9 after one quarter and 39-19 Plymouth's spurt in the second turned an and Raven tory at Rochester Adams. at halftime. Allie Gorcyca added eight, 8-4 deficit into a 19-8 halftime edge. The “ Tonight's game was going to Sierra LaGrande seven and Paige Roberts Wildcats then held a 12-4 scoring edge in the third to turn the game into a rout. affect the league standings pret­ Eleven of 12 players scored for Mercy, Slominski also chipped in with four as­ ty big,” said Harrison coach Tim which won its first five games. sists and four steals in what de Bear called Micklash, whose team is 8-1 overall Lindsay Rhodes had eight points and her best varsity effort so far. and 5-1 in the OAA White Division. Kora Dreffs six for the Fighting Irish. LAKE ORION 42, FARMINGTON 33: "For us to get another road w in was "It was nice to get back in the win col­ The host Dragons turned an 18-17, half- Bankstons wreak umn, and it’s a good way to start the new time lead into a nine-point victory with a huge. year," Mercy coach Gary Morris said. “It's 24-16 margin in the second half Thursday "To be where we are after nine nice to get everybody some playing time to bea the Falcons (1-8,1-5). games w ith so many (seven) away as we start the Catholic League (Central Aaron Howell had 15 points, five re­ games, I ’m very, very pleased with Division) phase of our schedule Tuesday bounds and three steals for Farmington. havoc on Chiefs night at Livonia Ladywood." Taylor Suurmeyer added eight points the girls and how they've respond­ LADYWOOD 53, REGINA 50: and Mya Douse five. Maria Peurach ed to that challenge.” Senior point-guard Andie Anastos had 17 grabbed a dozen rebounds and Suur­ definitely been working The Hawks played good defense points and 15 rebounds to power Livonia meyer four. Observer Staff Writer on the last week,” John and held the Highlanders to single­ Ladywood (5-2,1-0) to a Catholic League "The biggest problem for Farmington to­ Central Division win Friday at Warren night was a lack of energy on the floor," Glenn head coach Eric digit scoring in three quarters. Regina (4-3, 0-1). coach Dave Browne said. "In games we've For a while Friday night, Kovatch said. “We really Harrison led 20-12 at halftime, The Blazers, who were tied 28-all at played well, we played with a lot of Canton hung in there want to apply more pres­ and each team had 11 points in the intermission, also got 12 points and eight speed, and tonight we didn't have any." against Westland John sure on teams as we enter th ird period. rebounds from senior forward Sara Even, SOUTH LYON 44, STEVENSON 37: “ We made some adjustments at while senior guard Shelby Walsh also Jessica Mehr scored 18 of her game-high Glenn and the Bankston the KLAA. added 12 points. 20 points int he final period to propel the twins. “This was by fa r the best halftime, and our girls did a great Becca Sabol paced the Saddlelites with a Lions (6-1,1-0) to a KLAA South Division The visiting Chiefs we've done so fa r this year job coming out to start the second game-high 23 points. win Friday over visiting Livonia Stevenson trailed 23-19 at halftime as fa r as applying pres- half and executing," M icklash said. Regina made 13-of-24 free throws, while (3-3,0-1). “Our guards did an excellent job at Ladywood hit 14-of-24. Mehr helped break a 26-all deadlock but could not stem the "Our seniors found a way to win," said after three quarters by outscoring Ste­ Rockets in the second half He added that it’s becom­ the end o f the game o f taking care Ladywood coach Anthony Coratti, whose venson herself in the final period, 18-9, — dropping a 59-38 deci­ ing almost routine to watch of the ball and controlling the tem­ team lost starting senior forward Kiley including 10-of-10 from the foul line to sion in die KLAA South the Bankston's work their po.” Gorski in last week's Motor City Roundall go along with a pair of 'threes.' magic. Stephens scored 13 points, Cot­ Classic to a season-ending knee injury. "She's a workhorse inside, a very strong Division opener fo r both PLYMOUTH 42, CHURCHILL 18: girl who works hard down low," Steven­ teams. “There’s something tele­ ton 10 and K yla Roland six fo r the The visiting Plymouth Wildcats (2-5,1-0) son coach Jen Knoph said of Mehr. "She Leading John Glenn, pathic going on with them Hawks. outscored Livonia Churchill (4-2,0-1) by put the team on her back." as usual, were talented because they’ve been play­ The Highlanders (4-4,3-2) got 10 a 15-0 margin in the second quarter and Rachel Wilkinson and Rosemary Morse guards Raven Bankston ing together fo r so long and from Raiven Owusu and eight from rolled to this KLAA South Division win. led the Spartans with 11 and seven Jada Woody led the Wildcats with 12 points, respectively. (20 points) and her twin sis­ they know exactly where Lauren Fukelstine. points, while Leah Kliczinski and Paige Stevenson made only 10-of-21 foul shots, ter, Raine (eight points). each other is going to be,” MERCY 60, RICHARD 28: Farmington Slominski each scored six. Leading Plym­ while South Lyon was 17-of-29. Also a catalyst fo r the Kovatch said. Rockets (6-1,1-0) was Kai- Leading the Chiefs (4-3,0- ra Bames, w ith 18 points. 1) with 19 points was Paige THE WEEK AHEAD 'T hey’re a real athletic, Aresco, who in the first half Wayne at Glenn, 7 p.m. Ladywood vs. A.A. Pioneer made all eight of her free BOYS BASKETBALL quick group,” Canton head Monday, Jan. 7 PCA at Parkway, 7 p.m at Veterans Arena, 7 p.m. coach Brian Samulski said. throws. Westside at N. Farm., 7 p.m. Plymouth at Canton, 7:30 p.m Friday, Jan. 11 Farmington vs. Stoney Creek, “ I thought in the first half Chipping in with five Tuesday, Jan. 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL Glenn at Wayne, 5:30 p.r we handled their speed and points was Alanna Brown Glenn at Churchill, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 Plymouth at Canton, 6 p. their athletic ability pret­ while Shannon Perry tal­ Plymouth at Franklin, 7 p.m. Inkster at Cville, 7 p.m. Churchill at Franklin, 7 p. NF-Ha Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. Birm. Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. ty solid. lied six rebounds after tak­ Salem at S.L. East, 7 p.m. Churcl nn, 7 p. Friday, Jan. 11 "In the third quarter we ing over from starter Thy- Stevenson at Northville, 7 p.m. at Plymouth, 7 p.m Franklin vs. South Lyon played their style.... They lor Hunley (injured ankle in Thurston at Cville, 7 p.m. Wayne at Canton, 7 p.m. at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. want to get after you, they the firs t quarter). Franklin Road at HVL, 7 p.m. S.L. East at Salem, 7 p.m. N. Farmington at Troy, 7 p.m, Stevenson vs. Trav. City West Harrison at Univ. High, 7 p.m. Northville at Stevenson, 7 Mercy at Marian, 7:30 p.m. want you to turn it over and "Thylor got hurt, so the PCA at Liggett 7 p.m. Luth. N'west at L. Wsld, 7 Saturday, Jan. 12 Mona Shores vs. Salem they want to get layups.” rest of us got to step up and Thursday. Jan. 10 Liggett at PC Lady, at Divine Child, 7 p.m. at Ply. Cultural Ctr., 8:30 p.m. The relendess defensive make plays," Samulski said Hazel Park at Harrison, 7 p.m. HVL at Franklin PREP HOCKEY Forest Hills N. vs. Canton “That wasn’t the biggest Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Arctic Edge, 8:30 p.m. pressure by the Rockets Plymouth at Soo Invite, TBA also led to 24 Canton turn­ issue here.” overs, many on intercept- " s i r “That’s something we’ve

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Late Registrants Accepted a RIVALS Quick start sparks WildcatsContinued from page B1 next 10 points and out- points, 11 rebounds) chip­ scoring Farmington in ping in. the th ird quarter, 20-7. For the Chargers (2-4,0- ‘We just didn't do a The holiday hiatus did not 1), Brian Alsobrooks scored good job defensive­ create any rust fo r Plym ­ eight points while Robert ly from midway in the outh's varsity boys bas­ Foster and Dwayne Scott second quarter and the ketball team, as die host each tallied seven. third,” Farmington coach Wildcats defeated Livonia “They (Plymouth) did Terrance Porter said. Churchill 45-36. everything harder than “ We have to take more Plymouth charged out to we did,” Churchill coach pride defensively. That’s a 9-4 lead after one quarter Jim Solak said. “ They out- the only way we’re going o f the K LAA South Division rebounded us and every one to be able to compete opener fo r both teams. o f their players contributed. against teams, because “We did some really good We got to find a way to play we’re not the most talent­ things defensively in the harder and finish around the ed team offensively. STORMZANO first quarter,” Plymouth basket.” “We were horrible PHOTOGRAPHER head coach M ike Soukup Plymouth took an 18-12 at keeping their guys Steven Frederick (seven said. “ I was really happy lead into halftime and real­ in front o f us; we were points) was one of 11 with our first quarter effort. ly took control in the third, horrible at defensive players who scored for "Being out o f school, thanks to a 12-7 edge in scor­ rebounding. That’s just Harrison. the kids were a team and ing. toughness. Our toughness brought it in the first quarter The Wildcats helped them­ was poor tonight, and and that was key to us going selves by making 16 of 19 they exploited that.” scored seven points forward.” free-throw attempts — while The Falcons rallied in apiece fo r the Hawks, Leading the way with 13 Churchill made just two of the fourth quarter and who sank 12 o f 15 free points and seven rebounds four foul shots. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER outscored Harrison, 27- throws. Carter and Fields was Josh Priebe, w ith Sid Churchill also had trouble Plymouth's Sid Acharya (No. 22) goes up over 16. A steal and layup by added six points each. Acharya (10 points) and hitting field goals, making Livonia Churchill's Jaylen Davis for a basket Friday Brad H arris put them Eleven players scored Brendan Swanson (eight just 14 o f 51 (27.4 percent). night. w ithin seven late, 57-50. fo r Harrison, which sank Harrison’s Fields nine o f 11 shots in the answered with a three- th ird quarter and was 25- point play, and the Hawks of46 overall. and people put so much those games, we had dou­ made five o f six free “ I t was a great firs t ROCKETS pressure on him that some­ ble-digit leads. throws in the final minute game back,” Pickett said. times it’s hard on him. But "Am I proud of the way to clinch the win. "Coach Porter does a Continued from page B1 he’s got to continue to learn we competed and fought “ I thought we did an great job w ith his kids; maybe a good play is kick­ back— because we were excellent job of making a you can see they never Glenn’s senior point guard ing it to the next guy. He down 10 late in the third? comeback," Porter said. stop. I t ’s a good win fo r Nick Daniels, an Oakland used to have to carry us Absolutely, but we've got “ As I told the guys, we us. Hopefully, it pushes University signee, holding before, but he doesn’t have to find a way to finish have to play w ith a sense us to keep working hard." him to six points through to carry us now. We have games. We’re up 4644 with of urgency for four quar­ Ameer A li scored all 10 three quarters. enough guys.” under two (minutes) — ters. We can’t w ait until o f his points in the fourth But it was Everette’s shot For Reddy, it was anoth­ we foul Daniels, we come we get down 18,19 points quarter and helped fuel which proved to be the er frustrating early-sea- down and miss and lose to start playing. the Farmington rally. game-changer. son loss. Everette in transition and “ I commend us fo r com­ Tyler Knox added seven, “ Isaac’s big three’ to “We’ve struggled scoring he knocks down a ‘three.’ ing back the way we did, Kenneth Hammond and put us up three gave us a around the rim all year,” It's not winning basketball, DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK but it shouldn’t take that H arris six each. chance to say, ‘Hey, we got the Canton coach said. what we’re doing down the John Glenn's Dre Black (11) — fo r us to be down 19 Kalaj made five o f the the lead, let’s clamp down ‘W e’ve struggled finish­ stretch.” tries the scoop shot around or 20 points — before we team’s eight threes. The on defense and stay with ing games all year. Four of Canton's Scott Gring (10) start playing.” Falcons sank five of 11 shooters,”1 Young said. "He our five losses are by five during Friday's KLAA South Steven Frederick, Wil­ foul shots and were 22-of- (Daniels) is a marked man (points) or less. In three of Division opener. son and AJ Freeman 51 from the field. 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Elks t o u rn e y Despite finishing in the m iddle o f the pack at For Canton varsi­ the Dec. 29 Salem Elks ty wrestling coach Cory Tournament, Rocks head Mancuso, competition coach Pete Israel saw isn’t only about wins and positive signs fo r his losses. I t ’s also about team (1-3 overall). finding how his team The top three teams stacks up against some were first-place Saline, Members of the alumni team and current varsity team pose for a photo following Thurs­ o f the top squads in the Yale and Belleville. day night's annual Garden City girls basketball alumnae game. state. Earning an Elks cham­ Such was the case on pionship at 171 pounds was ly ie r Gross, pinning player, I remember it as let everybody know about Dec. 29 at the annual Can­ it. It’s a really neat tradi- ton Invitational, where Lincoln Park’s Christiona ALUMNAE being one of the scrappi­ the Chiefs went 4-1 and Allan Beckman of the Villareal in the finals. Continued from page 81 est games I played in all year,” said Long, smil- A paramedic by trade, finished third overall. Canton Chiefs went unde­ Another strong per­ ing. “ The alumnae want to Andrea Dunn has been Defending Division 4 feated at the recent Canton former was Alex Arble, champion Hudson defeat­ Invitational. losing 10-4 to Belleville’s coach Marshall Henry — prove that they still have a regular in the alumni games since graduating ed Brighton (current­ Calvin Jackson in the 112 who s till shows up to help it. We also want to help in 2003. ly No. 7 in D l) while DeMarois, G riffin and championship bout to fin­ coach many o f his form er the younger girls get bet­ “ It’s a great opportuni­ the Chiefs (12-4) got by Pantaleo have yet to be ish second. players — and continued ter, so, yeah, we’re play­ ty to see old friends and Woodhaven, 44-35, in the defeated this season. “Alex wrestled tough by B a rry Patterson, who ing to win. to see the team's new tal­ third-place matchup. According to Mancuso, the whole day with pins stepped down as head “ The turnout we get ent,” said Dunn. “ Coach The Chiefs’ lone loss the key perform er fo r the until he reached the coach this past March. every year shows how Henry helped me develop was a 45-22 decision Chiefs was Beckman. finals,” Israel said. “ Alex Thursday night’s action much respect the for­ a love fo r the game when against Hudson. “Allan is a senior who has really picked it up featured two 40-minute, m er players have fo r the I started playing in sixth “We knew realistical­ has really stepped up of and I see good things running-clock games. The program. I don’t think grade, so being able to ly that we were going to late,” Mancuso said. “ A ll ahead as he continues to opener pitted the alum- you’d get this many peo- come back here and see have a hard tim e beat­ the hard w ork he puts in work hard.” nae team against the Cou­ pie out here for many oth­ everybody again fo r one ing Hudson,” Mancuso every practice is really Although Mitchell gars’ current junior var­ er sports.” night, well, it’s something stressed. "B ut our goal starting to pay off. Gross lost to Garden sity squad. The nightcap Current GC girls bas­ ketball coach Michele special that is hard to put was to finish in the top-3 Other teams on hand fo r C ity’s Adam Drucz in the showcased the form er and thats exactly what we the invite were Monroe, 189 semifinals, he came players against the cur­ Tyree has played in the into words.” On Thursday, Patter­ e able to do. Chippewa Valley, Dear­ back to post a 9-5 win rent varsity contingent. game — fo r one side or son coached the alumni “I really wanted our born, Dearborn Fordson, over Saline’s Brandon The more-seasoned the other — since she was to a sweep of the current team to have a chance to Adrian and Wyandotte Helle fo r th ird place. Cougars defeated the JV a player in the early ‘90s. Cougars, whose tim e w ill wrestle a quality team Roosevelt. “ Both Gross brothers team a lot to a little, which ‘Back in the old days, eventually come to taste like Hudson so that they Those squads were continue to w ork hard has been a standard result we’d make a lot of phone redemption once their could see how a champi­ divided into two pools of and are im proving as the over the years, according calls to geteverybody alumnae days arrive. onship team goes about five teams, w ith the win­ season goes on,” Israel to Sherry (Harper) Long together,” Tyree said. th eir business on the ner of each facing each noted. (Class of ‘92). “Now, we s till makes wrestling mat.” other in the champion­ Placing fourth at 215 “Back when I played in calls, but we also use The Chiefs (12-4) fea­ ship round (Hudson and fo r Salem was Tbny Agos­ this game when I was a Facebook and texting to tured undefeated show­ Brighton) while the sec­ tini, dropping the third- ings by seniors Richard ond-place teams in each place bout to Saline’s DeMarois, Allan Beck­ pool going fo r th ird place. Jason Anthony by a 3-0 man, M arc Przyblyski, Canton also rolled to a score. Whalers score late for win juniors Ben G riffin and 78-3 w in over Dearborn Also lighting the lamp for Alec Pantaleo and sopho­ and a 49-18 trium ph over A power play goal by ed assists. It was Curcu­ Plymouth were Alex Ale­ ruto’s second power play more TV Jasman. Chippewa Valley. defenseman Gianluca ardi of Farmington Hills (his Curcuruto w ith 13 sec­ goal of the game. 15th), Matt Mistele (16) and onds to play in the third Other goals fo r Plym ­ Tom Wilson (11). Collecting two assists each period lifte d the Plym ­ outh were tallied by Matt for the Whalers were Cody RU wrestlers finish year strong outh Whalers to a 4- M istele and Cody Payne. Payne and Mitchell Heard 3 OHL win over Owen Making 26 saves in goal while goalie Alex Nedeljik- Sound in fron t o f about for the victory was Alex ovic stopped 38 of 40 shots for the victory. able stalling point with and Kevin Danna (112) 2,800 fans at Compuware Nedeljkovic. Vanderwiel got things go­ less than 10 seconds left just missed medaling for Arena. Sparking the rally for ing at 6:18 of the opening in regulation. Rankin the Panthers, but they Curcuruto’s game win­ Owen Sound (25-10-1-2) in period, with his first goal ner saved the day fo r the the th ird was K yle Hope, of the night and season. He Bedford Union’s steadi­ took gold by registering impressed Rankin all the finished a play started by ly-emerging wrestling a take-down 15 seconds same. Whalers (18-12-5-3), who w ith tw o goals. led 3-0 after two periods PLYMOUTH 6, GUELPH 2: team put a head-lock on into overtime. On Dec. 15, the Pan­ Danny Vanderwiel — who Less than two minutes later, RU senior 152-pounder thers secured a solid but gave up three mark­ Vanderwiel made it 2-0 with a successful 2012 cam­ hadn't scored a goal all season assists to Connor Sills and paign by finishing strong Jayson Walton continued third-place finish in the ers in the third to make — registered a three-goal hat trick Wednesday night as Connor Carrick. in a pair of December to shine when he earned firs t Bedford Union Team it 3-3. His third of the night came Invitational. On the winner, Plym- the visiting Whalers (17-12-5- tournaments. a silver medal in Ovid- 3) rolled to this OHL victory at 7:40 of the third, from Elsie. “We finished rig h t about outh, Alex Aleardi and Mitchell Heard and Gianluca On Dec. 29, the Pan­ against the Guelph Storm Curcuruto. thers placed fifth in the “ The kid he wrestled where I expected us to,” Garrett Meurs collect- (21-12-0-4). inaugural 12-team Ovid- in the final was seventh said Rankin. “ I thought Elsie Marauder Invita­ in the state last year, but going in that Melvindale tional. Jayson battled him hard,” and Lutheran Westland “There were a lot of Rankin said. “ He ended would be really tough to state- and regional-quali­ up losing by two or three beat, and I was right.” N e t g ain s fying competitors there, points, but it was any­ Melvindale won the so I was happy w ith the body’s match rig h t down tournament by going 5-0. way we wrestled,” said to the end.” The Cardinals ousted the RU head coach Rob Senior 160-pound­ W arriors in the day’s final Livonian Moldovan eyes more in 2013 Rankin. “We were right er Roderick Howard match. n the th ick o f most o f the brought home a bronze RU defeated Garden matches.’ medal. City, Lutheran Northwest after winning bronze ball in USTA event “ Roderick made a cou­ and Harper Woods to fin ­ Rankin’s son, Col­ Tbcson, Ariz. in the round ple mistakes in the quar­ ish 3-2. lin, continued to mow o f 16 in straight sets', 6- down his competition as terfinal match that kept “ I like how composed 1,6-3. him out o f the finals, but our veterans wrestled he improved his season “ I didn’t play that well, other than that he wres­ perform ed,” said Rankin. 2012 was a breakout year m ark to 18-0 by winning not even the firs t match tled really well,” Rankin "Our seniors kept every- on the national junior ten­ the 171-pound weight I didn’t play that well,” bracket. Rankin pinned said. “ He was focused all body focused.” nis circuit fo r Bianca Mol­ Rankin gave some big- dovan. Moldovan said. “ As I said, a state-qualifier from day.” I ju st need experience Sophomore Dominic tim e props to his assis­ And the best could be yet Gladwin in the semifinal because I was very ner­ round before out-pointing Adams lost to Howard in tants, Wade Natho and to come in 2013 fo r the 16- Chris Colon, who helped year-old sophomore from vous. I was like shaking a highly-touted Durand an all-RU third-fourth- on the court. I don’t know, place match at 160. manage the team while Livonia Stevenson High wrestler, 3-1, in the final. I was just out of it that “ Obviously, it’s bitter­ he was overseeing the School. “Collin took a lot of day. Before that tourna­ tournament. Moldovan, rated a five- voids last year, which hin­ sweet when you have two ment I was going through of your own guys going “ Overall, it went real­ star blue chip recruit by dered his progress a lit- a rough time. I was very ly well and we’re defi­ TtennisRecruiting.net and , tie,” said Rob Rankin. fo r a medal,” Rankin said. mad at myself and I just "When that happens, I nitely going to do it again ranked as the nation’s “This year he’s running bill bresler didn’t know what was some tougher compe- don’t coach either one of next year,” Rankin said. sixth-best tenth-grader, staff photographer happening on the court “We were able to bring just returned from Scotts­ tition, so he’s a lot sharp- them; I le t them make and why I was so ner­ their own decisions. I w ill in some very respectable dale, Ariz. where she won Livonia's Bianca Moldovan vous. So I ’m glad I got programs.” six-of-seven matches en took the bronze ball this Collin Rankin led the say that they went after over that and did well this each other hard; it was a route to a third-place fin­ week at the Girls 16s USTA title tilt 1-0 before the Winter Nationals in Scotts­ (Scottsdale) tournament.” Durand w restler was battle.” ish in the Girls 16 USTA Winter National Champi­ dale, Ariz. Moldovan has more awarded a question- Damien M ikulski (152) onships. goals and expectations For the calendar year, entering 2013. Moldovan posted an (La Mirada, Calif.), 6-2,6- "W inning a National impressive 88-16 record in 2; and Rebecca Weissmann Level 1 (tournament) is Churchill leers extend hot streak singles. (Loveland, Colo.), 6-2,6-2. one o f them - hopefully if After losing to Shibaha­ not more - and just keep Brad M ilks tallied a and Tommy Carey each goaltender Alec Calvaru- “I think I played pretty ra, Moldovan won on a inju­ winning against the girls pair of goals Friday lead- added a goal and assist so made 14 saves. well, but I was a little dis­ ry walkover over Ange­ I ’ve been winning against ing host Livonia Churchill fo r the Chargers, who led Jacob Klapko and Tyler appointed that I lost in the la Kulikov of Sun Valley, and probably play more to a 6-2 non-conference 2-1 a fter one period and Kersjes tallied goals fo r semifinals to a girl that I Calif, in consolation final. prp events,” said Moldo­ 5-1 a fter two. the Cougars (3-6-1). already beat,” Moldovan boys hockey victory over Shibahara, Kulikov, van, who w ill play a Girls Dylan Smith also con­ MIDLAND 6, CANTON 5: said of her 6-2,1-6,64 set­ Grand Rapids Cathohc After going up 4-1 midway Weissman, Anderson and 18s USTA regional tour­ tributed a goal and Drew back to Ena Shibahara of Central at Edgar Arena. through the second period, Davis are all ranked in the nament later this month Puishes collected an Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. The Chargers, unbeat­ the Chiefs (2-10) gave up five top 35 nationally in their in Grand Rapids. “ A fter assist as Churchill out- goals before the end of the “But I was pretty happy en in th eir last six games, freshman or sophomore losing in the semifinals shot the Cougars, 28-16. frame and lost Friday night at with what I did overall and improved to 6-4-1 overall. Arctic Edge. class years by TtennisRe- I ’ve talked w ith my coach R iley Brown, Luke Otto Churchill freshman ‘T think I had a really cruiting.net, so it was a (Phil Eagleson) and I good year fo r me. I think another step in the right believe I have everything and 10 rebounds while Brian Noel and Alex Huber each direction for Moldovan. that I need right now, I scored 23 points Friday as visit­ ifs my best year ye t On a Williams scored 12. scale of one-to-ten I’d grade Prior to the Scottsdale just need more experi­ WRAPS SALEM 51, NORTHV1LLE 26: ing Plymouth Christian (5-0) ence. Because without beat Rochester Hills Lutheran it like an eight.” event, Moldovan played in Continued from page 83 Chris DierkeCs 18 points and experience you just can’t eight rebounds Friday night Northwest. Daniel Jipping The Romanian-born Mol­ the prestigious Eddie Herr spearheaded the host Rocks contributed 16 points and nine dovan captured her first International junior event win matches. I think I ’m added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Eagles. (5-2, 1 -0 in the KLAA Central) five matches in straight (Nov. 22-Dec. 2) at the IM G going to travel more to rebounds Friday leading host to this victory. SOUTH LYON 56, STEVEN­ a lot more tournaments, Livonia Franklin (3-4,1-0) to SON 48: Connor Weidmann sets including wins over Academy-Bollettieri in Augmenting DierkeCs hopefully do w ell and get a KLAA South Division victory production was Nate Sass (11 led the way with 20 points Kelly Shaffer (Rancho San- Bradenton, Fla. over Wayne Memorial (2-4, points). Ahmad Khalid led the carrying the Lions (5-1,1-0) ta Fe, Calif.), 60,7-6 (11-9); Moldovan won her first experience and see where 0-1). Rocks with 11 rebounds. to a KLAA Central Division two matches over Zhang that takes me.” The Patriots, who led 30-19 at victory Friday over host Livonia Alexandra Bear (Virginia Salem led 24-12 at halftime Zing of China, 7-6 (7-3), 6- halftime, also got nine points and enjoyed a 17-6 scoring Stevenson (3-2,0-1). Steven­ Beach, Va), 6-1,6-1; Emma from Andrew Lebbos. advantage in the third to go son, 11-of-15 from the foul Davis (Cohasset, Mass.), 6- 2, and Bear, 6-3,64, before Rio Washington led Wayne up 41-18. stripe, got 10 points from Chris 3,7-5; Rebekah Anderson losing to Maddie Pothoff of and all scorers with 19 points PCA 66, LUTH. NW 61: Mick Haldane. SUNDAY 1AMIARY 6.2013 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM COMMUNITY LIFE

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Fridays; reading at sdargay@hometownlife. tarian Universalist Church, sports, bus transportation hurts in their lives and pray People" and boldly guides program fo r students in com. 23925 Northwestern High­ for Livonia residents, and for God's light to enter into listeners to the conclusion grades K-12 and martial way, Southfield flexible payment plans. their darkness. that challenging God and arts instruction, both at 10 January Details: The church shows Registration packets will be Contact: (248) 553-7170 his actions is not just a a.m. Sundays. available at the open house right but also a foremost the film, "The Freedom WIDOWED FRIENDS Location: 42200 Tyler, BIBLE STUDY Contact: www.saintgen- obligation for human Belleville Riders," which looks at Time/Date: 5 p.m. cash bar, Time/Date: 7 p.m. Monday, Americans who deliberately evieve.org or call (734) beings. 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land Township; Gerrianne (Newton) Hurst of M il­ ford; Lori (Scott) Hay of South Lyon; and Matthew Floyd M. and Patricia (Kim Mandell) of Agou- Deadlines: Friday, 4:15 p.m. for Sunday paper • Wednesday. 9:45 a >r Thursday paper A. (Ruffing) Kanny w ill ra H ills, Calif. They have mark their 60th wedding 15 grandchildren and two McGRATH, anniversary on Jan. 10. great-grandchildren. EDWARD J. The St. Mary's o f Redford Bud retired after 43 January 3. 2012 Age 69 of West Age 82. December 25. 2012. Be­ land. Beloved husband of the late loved wife of the late D< ‘ ' High School sweethearts years as a tool and die dear mother of Mary (Bill) were m arried in 1953 at maker from General ney, David (Christie), and Lynn; St. M ary’s o f Redford Motors Corporation and dearest grandmother “ “ Catholic Church. Pat is a homemaker. great-grandmother of phanie), Debbie (Jim) Garrett, morial service will be held at the Farmington resi­ The couple, their fami­ Kevin, (Donna) and Ihe late Ger­ First Congregational Churef dents fo r 58 years, they ly and members o f their ard "Mic" and James (Barbara). Wayne on Saturday, January 5th raised six children, Pat­ wedding party w ill cele­ Caring grandfather of Six. Me- at II am. Arrangements ei ROSE THERESA ti (Gary) Hardy of Mid­ brate w ith Mass at Our Age 95, December 28, 2012. mon and Jude Catholic Church, Home. if fiowers land; Michael (Karen) Lady o f Sorrows Catholic Beloved wife of Ihe lale Antho­ (STEVENSON) 32500 Palmer Rd.. Westland, Kanny of Dexter; Mark Church and an anniversa­ ny. Cherished mother of Rose­ Oct. 17.1915-Dec. 16,2012 Helen passed away quietly at her (Leslie) Kanny of High­ r y dinner. mary (Charles) Martin and the memorial and send tributes at late Theresa. Dear grandmother 'ww.uhtfh.com of six and great-grandmother of role model to her family, and friends, and a life well lived. Frances Kryston, many nieces Bom and’ raised in Vancouver, and nephews and her special friend Ruth McCanhy. Special Maryannc Stevenson (Cook), thanks to Compassionate Care and younger sister of Douglas Hospice and the staff of Berkley Coney Stevenson. After college, Court. Visitation at St. Aidan she married Richard Galpin and Catholic Church, 17500 Fatm- after World War II they moved ington Rd., Livonia, Thursday to Detroit so Richard could com- from 9 a.m. until Funeral Mass STEINHAUER tions may be directed to St. Jude RIDINGS. PHILIP FILHART ETTIE E. Research Hospital for children. ("BUB") Please share a memory at: of UBC (Vancouver, British Co­ Age 98, January 27, 1914 - Janu­ ary I, 2012, a Farmington Hills Of Royal Oak, Michigan, age 52, raising her family, she returned resident for over 73 years and died suddenly on Friday, Decem­ member of Clarenceville United ber 28. 2012. He was bom in De­ her Masters Degree in Social Methodist Church in Livonia. troit on August 8, I960, the BOURNE, Work from Wayne State Univer­ Eltie married Virchow Ridings of Judith (nee Bogctta) and Ger­ BETTY JEAN sity (Detroit, Michigan). After on June 24, 1939. in Farmington, ald. Phil spent his early years in Of Wcbberville, Michigan. Age divorce, she returned to B.C., and together they owned and op­ Wayne and his high school years 85, passed away on Wednesday, erated Ridings Lawnmower in Chelsea, Michigan. He attend­ January 2, 2013 at her home sur­ cial worker at Royal Inland Hos­ Service from 1946-1996. Sadly, ed Ferris State University, where rounded by her family. She was pital in Kamloops, BC and re­ Virchow preceded Ettie in death he studied business, enjoyed fra­ bom on January 1, 1928 in De­ tired to Comox on Vancouver Is­ on December 2, 1997. She ternity life, and made life-long troit, MI, the daughter of Walter land. A woman of incredible spi- leaves two children, son, Ben friends. On May IS, 1993, he and Ada (Dodd) Selleck. On No- Ridings. DDS, and daughter, married Kirstin Filhart and she adventures were legendary: solo- Ann (Joseph) Sutschck; sister survives along with their beauti­ Stanley V. Bourne. He preceded trckking the Hindu Kush moun­ Lorraine Hewitt (Andy). Mil­ ful sons, Tyler and Troy. Phil be­ Howard-Miller her in death on May 12, 2008. tains of Afghanistan, sailing to ford. Michigan; Alice Morris gan his career in Chicago and (Dutch). Van Wert, Ohio; and later moved back to Michigan to road trips to Mexico were but a one brother Gcroge Fawcett Redford Twp., and she was a very few of these. Her love of ait Professional Insurance Associ­ Jamie Louise Howard and Andrew W illiam M ille r (Dorothy), Toldco, Ohio; and member of the Gregory King­ many nieces and nephews. Fu­ ates, eventually becoming a part­ announce their engagement. dom Hall of Jehovah's Witness­ led her to neral Services were held Satur­ ner. This family business has The bride-to-be is the daughter of Konrad Lyngvar es. In addition to spending time day, Januaty 5th, at the Heency- grown with Phil, two brothers and Jennie Howard o f Livonia. H er fiancd is the son of with her family, she enjoyed and kite festivals in the Detroit Sundquist Funeral Home in and his wife all playing integral making wedding cakes and cam­ area as she raised her family. She roles. Phil loved sports both as a George M ille r and Charlene Tennant of Canton. Farmington. Visitation was Fri­ ping. Surviving are three chil­ is survived by her children: Pe­ day. Memorial gifts suggested player and a spectator. He was An October 2013 wedding is planned at Wellers Car­ dren: Bonnie Santoro of Redford ter, Lindlcy, and Sheila Her to Clarenceville United Method­ an avid and loyal fan of UM ant' riage House in Saline. Twp., Bradley (Dianne) Bourne grandchildren: Karen and Amy ist Church or West Bloomfield Detroit teams, but most of all ht of Webberville, and Lome (Mi­ Wilmot, Thyra Cames and Nedra United Methodist Church. loved watching his boys play. Hi chael) Roberts of Hawks, MI; Meredith. Akira and Mikiko heeney-sundquist.com and his family treasured thci nine grandchildren; and 12 great­ Galpin. Her great-grandchildren: time at their second home ir grandchildren. She was also pre­ Waller, Ella, Daniel and Samuel. ROAN, ANNA Pctoskcy, where they spent ceded in death by her brother Ri­ May 29. 1924 - December 29, summer days boating and winter chard Selleck and sister Francis was companion to funy- days skiing, often with friends Andrew. Services will be held on fealhered-family to her last days. younger then the Seas. We ob­ who were always welcome to Friday, Januaty 4, 2013 at 4:00 A perpetual prize has been estab­ serve her passing and celebrate join them "Up North." If you met Gregory Kingdom lished in her name at UBC. In her life. Devoted wife to Pete Phil, you knew that he had a I of Jeh. s. Pri- lieu of flowers, donations can be Roan, loving mother to Andy burial will take place made at: http://mcmorial.suppoit and Bill. Anna volunteered at promptly draw you in as a friend. Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit. ing.ubc.ca/hclcn-stcvenson- Stottlcmeycr School library in Memorial contributions may be galpin/. As her family, we thank 1963. She was then hired pcrma- death, Philip eulogized his fa­ made to the Kingdom Hall of Je­ you. A celebration of her life ther, Jerry, to the theme, "Just hovah's Witnesses, 15800 will take place in Comox on Jan­ with school out backs, she be­ Me and My Dad." In addition to Graves Rd., Gregory. Ml 48137. uary 26th, please contact the came the District’s traveling li­ Kirstin, Tyler and Troy. Phil is Arrangements by Staffan- family for further information brarian. Years after her retire- survived by his mother Judi, Mitchcll Funeral Home, Chelsea. (808-877-7710). Helen was an grandmother Hilda, sister Krystn amazing influence on all who ognizc her and thank her for her (Robert) Stephens, brothers Mr knew her. A calm, steady, help, story readings and her tin (Nancy), David (Kelly) at strong, gentle hand on the helm. many kindnesses. There will be Matthew (Anne); parents-in-lai Omnia Vincit Assiduitas Lynn and Joanne Filhart and VIO LE T DEE DEE’ sisters-in-law, Marsha (Dave) September 13, 1930 - December that you hug a child and read Livingston, Julie (Peter) Francis 27, 2012. Dee Dee was an active d Denise is well a: td nephews. Serv­ ices were held at the Wm. Sulli­ van & Son Funeral Home, Roy; 62, died [ , 2012. Oak, 248-541-7000. In lieu c Pamela al by hr flowers, memorial contribution Everett (Ed) Greene; sister, Lin­ to the American Heari/Americai Wendi Stull, Perri Frost, Dani- da (Tim) Barkume; brother, Ro­ Stroke Association are appreciat­ Sue, and John. A grandmother to nald (Kim) Greene; nieces, ed. Share your memories at: nine and a great-grandmother to Shanna and Jessica. Sadly, Pa­ sullivanfuncraldirectors.co mela was preceded in death by 50- years, Dr. Norbcn Dittmar, W ELLM AN, passed away in 2004. In lieu of Service is being planned for 12 JENNIE pm on Saturday, January 19th at ROLICK, to Seedlings Braille Books for December 29, 2012, age 91. Be­ Robinwood Community Center, JOAN RUBEN loved wife of James. Dear m 7550 Beech Daly. Taylor. Me­ Age 90. passed away on Decem­ er of Timothy (Terri) Tallmai morial donations suggested to ber 28, 2012 at Brookdale Place Tamara (Richard) Smith. Bob Girl Scouts of Southeast Michi­ in Ann Arbor. Ml. Joan was bom (Nola) Wellman. Alice (Don) gan, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., #500, June 18, 1922, in Rochester. NY. Jordan, Arthur Wellman, Dan Detroit, Ml 48202 She was preceded in death by her (Jennifer) Wellman, Amy heenev-sundauist.com husband of 63 years. Samuel (Glenn) Goodsmith and Jack Surviving relatives are Joan's Wellman. Also leaves 13 grand­ two daughters. Wendy Rolick children, four great-grand­ Busch, son-in-law. Stevan Albert children and siblings Earle Bas­ Oswill, Allison (Liz) Hartley, sett. June (Harold) Hansor, son-in-law, Charles Hanley, son, Ardith Drury and nieces and John, and grandchildren. Mi­ nephews. Visitation Friday 3pm chael and Rachel Hartley Aside until 8pm at the Schrader- from being a devoted mother, Howell Funeral Home. 280 mother-in-law, and grandmother, South Main Street, Plymouth, Joan served on many advocacy where the funeral services will Stawasz-Donovan committees for the mentally ill in be held on Saturday 1 lam. Con­ tributions suggested to the Ply­ Bethany Grace Stawasz and Andrew K a rl Donovan mouth Historical Museum. 75. Bob passed away Jan - announce their engagement. pSsuary 1, 2013 at home MAYHEW , ww-w.se hrader-howcll.cor The bride-to-be, daughter o f John and Deborah Sta­ r “ ' with his family, as he CATHERINE B. mince for the Alliance for the would have wonted to. Mentally III. among others She wasz of Westland, is associate attorney w ith Clark H ill "KAYE" will be missed by all that knew PLC in Detroit. H er practice is focused in commercial He is survived by his childhood Kaye passed away peacefully on sweetheart and wife of over 55 December 29th in the arms of her. Donations on behalf of Joan litigation. She is a graduate o f Wayne State Universi- years, Joanie. His mother-in law should be sent to Dreams Un­ her family. She was 81 years old. limited Clubhouse, 1222 Catalpa ty Law School and holds a B.S. degree from Eastern Mary (the late Joseph) Kilner Beloved wife of C. 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"Many In the U.S. market, media preview when Matt Davis, head viewers would de­ By Dale Buss there has been Fiat's of Fiat product marketing in the United scribe many of their new initiative, shared States, was talking about the coming all­ products as visual with Chrysler brands, to specifically electric version of the Fiat 500 and told pollution. Take a target Volkswagen owners with special Bloomberg News, "Let's be honest, ugli­ long, hard look at sales incentives to switch brands. Fiat ness is probably one of the worst forms of the Fiat Doblo." pump" is starring in a Fiat ad on GSTV. recently went further than any other car pollution. The Fiat 500e proves that you brand in utilizing the unique location- do not have to give up on good looks to If you do, you'll note that the Doblo, "We like to do fun, innovative, break­ based capabilities of gas-pump-side TV deliver an electric car." for the European market, indeed looks through creative, and this provided a advertising. Fiat executives also have like the unfortunate result of a mating of unique venue," Hurbis told me. The ad on Perhaps stepping up a bit too quickly gloated over the fact that their all-elec­ a compact pickup truck, a shrunken Chev­ to confirm its identity as the offending GSTV "certainly provides a captive audi­ tric vehicle is a version of the classically rolet Suburban and some sort of contrac­ brand — Nissan shot right back. Unlike ence" while they fill their cars, he said. designed 500 — and have taken many tor's panel van. the Fiat EV, said Simon Sproule, head of "I'm a little surprised that more adver­ shots at the prosaic design of the all­ Nissan's global marketing communica­ Fiat's director of brand communica­ tisers haven't used this space already to electric Nissan Leaf. tions, to Automotive News, "Leaf is a tions, Casey Hurbis, was happy to contin­ create contextually relevant marketing." And, of course, these things have un­ "fully functioning" car for families and ue the dust-up, at a low level, in his con­ In his most aggressive move, CEO Ser­ folded even before Fiat gets to Super daily use. And he called the Fiat 500e a versation with me. "Doblo," he snorted, gio Marchionne lately has been offering Bowl XLVH in New Orleans. It's expected me-too car to appease regulators, as con­ "isn't even in the U.S. market." $1,000 rebates to current VW owners in to shine there once again, with a racy TV trasted w ith Leaf, which was designed as Meanwhile, Fiat has come up with an ad chosen from among several that brand an all-electric from the ground up and advertisement that is specific only to Gas the U.S. to buy a Fiat or Chrysler vehicle. executives have been teasing — includ­ has bravely led the EV charge. Station TV, a Birmingham-based company The offer was only for buyers who cur­ ing one involving a supermodel, her bi­ rently owned or leased a VW vehicle, and Sproule-also made an addendum that that operates pump-top screens at nearly kini top and the pincers of a scorpion. 1,900 gas stations across the country. customers didn't have to give up their VW some might view as gratuitous, but Expect a rapt audience for the likely Fiat The ad for the 2013 Fiat 500 features without which this tussle wouldn't be as to qualify. ad in this Super Bowl, on CBS on February a character who literally appears to be The Volkswagen Conquest Bonus Cash 3, after the brand ran a seductive spot for abiding in the gas pump ju st so he can get incentive was announced December 4 the Abarth version of its 500 during the a peekatthe40-mpg Fiat500. last Big Game. and expired on January 2, available on The ad — initially running only on GSTV all 2012 and 2013 models exceptthe Jeep For now. Fiat has been getting chippy at California gas stations — is the most Grand Cherokee SRT, the SRT Viper, and in a new arena for the brand: the high- "environmentally relevant" ad yet cre­ profile, low-sales world of electric vehi­ ated for the network by any automaker, non-Aero Dodge DartSE models. Chrysler cles, where it is launching the 500e all­ GSTV CEO David Leider told me. I t ends similarly targeted Toyota models in 2010, electric vehicle. with a listing of the three Fiat dealers a Chrysler spokeswoman noted, and does Apparently unprovoked, a Fiat execu­ closest to each particular gas station. this "on occasion," she said.

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